Imperial Economic Conference Opens in Ottawa July 18
The 1932 Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa begins July 18 with wide national interest across Canada and the British Empire. Western Canada seeks unity on policy to support Empire trade and the Hudson Bay route to Britain, while parties in Britain and the Dominions back a concerted effort for a successful outcome.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Dominions
London
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
Australia
West
Hudson Bay
Britain
Churchill
How Railway Fights Weeds Train Sprays Tracks and Gardens
The British Southern Railway combats weeds with a modified locomotive setup. Two old tenders are coupled to form a weed spraying train fitted with tanks and spray pipes reaching about ten feet. A special liquid weed killer is applied to railways and adjacent areas.
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British Southern Railway
Moon Travel Predicted by Princeton Professor
Professor Stewart of Princeton University predicts that within a century descendants will voyage to the moon in a rocket ship costing £400,000,000 to build. He notes the moon lacks air water and food and presents extreme temperatures from 244 degrees Fahrenheit to 276 degrees below zero.
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Stewart
Princeton University
Trade In Canada Key To Alleviate Dominion Transport Woes
Col E C Phinney president of the Halifax harbor commission told the Toronto Transportation Club that carrying Canadian wheat via Canadian facilities and ports would largely solve Dominion transport problems and save millions for Canadian labor.
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United States
Dominion
Col E. c. Phinney
Halifax Harbor Commission
Toronto Transportation Club
Saskatchewan Leads In Mental Hygiene
The 1930 31 report of the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene praises Saskatchewan Minister of Public Health F D Munroe for creating a division of mental health and for enabling psychiatric wards at Regina General Hospital. It highlights nationwide efforts, including surveys, education, and cooperative programs with the United States.
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Canadian National Committee For Mental Hygiene
Saskatchewan
F. D. Munroe
Regina General Hospital
Regina
Canada
Prince Edward Island
Toronto
Montreal
Brandon
Manitoba
Federal Census Bureau
British Columbia
Department of Public Health
United States
Green Voile Dress Recoloring With Diamond Dyes
Mrs. R F of Quebec praises Diamond Dyes for restoring a faded imported green voile dress. She highlights easy even application, no spotting or running, and a fresh result at the cost of one dye package. She uses the product for tinting and dyeing with consistent success.
Something For Nothing on the Farm Honeybee
The article notes the honeybee as the sole farm animal that provides a table ready product while gathering food at no cost to the farmer and without using materials for other purposes.
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Quick Worm Expulsion
A mother noting her child’s writhing can use Miller's Worm Powders to expel all worms from the system. The powders may cause vomiting, but this is a normal sign of their thorough work and worms cannot long persist where the powders are used.
Reading of Evaporation in Hardwoods and New Tiny Instrument
Some hardwood species emit up to 80 quarts of water daily through evaporation while a novel electrical recording device measures inaccuracies as small as one millionth of an inch. The statements present two separate technical observations from scientific inquiry.
Nerves Warned Awake Improved by Pink Pills Testimony
Mrs Scheer of Prince Albert Sask reports sleepless nights and restless walking until taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. After four boxes she sleeps soundly and feels refreshed, able to do housework, crediting the pills with building new rich blood to nourish nerves. Sold by druggists 50 cents per package.
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Mrs. Scheer
Log
Dr. Williams
Canadian National Railways Freights Household Auto as Goods
A new CN rail ruling treats family automobiles as household effects for rating when moved in car load lots within Canada. Cars from western points to the east or within regions may be charged at the lower household goods rate. The change, effective now, will soon apply to east to west shipments as well.
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Canadian National Railways
Canada
Persian Balm Beautifier Promises Youthful Complexions
An advertisement extols Persian Balm as a skin toning and nourishing cosmetic. It claims rapid tissue absorption, soft texture, and enhanced feminine charm, presenting it as an indispensable toilet requisite for the exacting woman and unrivaled in beauty aid.
France orders fifty million gas masks for civilians
The French Government orders fifty million gas masks to be manufactured over two years for civilian protection. The Ministry of the Interior aims to shield the civil population against the deadliest gases since World War I, providing ten hours of immunity before canisters must be changed.
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Ministry of the Interior
New Fire Line Tractor Aids Forest Firefighting
A new machine combines a powerful tractor with a front mounted plough to rapidly construct fire lines. It digs a fifteen inch furrow and throws dirt sixteen inches each side, creating a four foot wide gap. One hour of use replaces what ten men would do in a day.
Time Has Tested It Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil has been on the market for over fifty years and proven a blessing to thousands. It is highly popular in Canada and its fame extends beyond the seas. If it were double the price it would still be a cheap liniment.
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Thomas
Canada
Cost of Stamp Commission Probed in Parliament Question
A. L. Beau bien asks in the House of Commons for the Stamp Commission costs. He seeks the total cost, payments to the three commissioners for fees and expenses, and government legal fees.
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Stamp Commission
House of Commons
A. L. Beaubien
Lib
Provencher
Beaubien
Government and Municipal Co Operation Letter from Saskatchewan minister urges budget restraint
Hon. Howard McConnell, Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, writes to municipalities stressing tight economy, solvency, and co operation. He commends districts with strong tax effort and warns against undue spending, calling for capable secretaries and a lean budget with proposed savings. Government offers full cooperation.
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Howard McConnell
Saskatchewan
Acid Stomach Warning Promotes Bisurated Magnesia
An authority warns that most stomach troubles stem from chronic acid stomach and urges neutralizing after meals with Bisurated Magnesia. The ad claims it ends pain quickly, aids digestion, and is safe, pleasant, and non laxative, available from druggists in powder or tablet form.
Legends of Japan and the Sun Goddess
A Japanese myth explains music as a divine lure that drew the sun goddess from her cave where she had withdrawn. The tale portrays music as the instrument that restored daylight and balance to the world.
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Promises Relief
Public health advert declares nearly all children suffer from worms and many are born with them. It urges uses of Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as an excellent remedy to spare children suffering.
German Rail Tests Self Propelled Freight Cars
The German State Railway experiments with self propelled freight cars capable of pulling a single trailer for local traffic, showcasing an innovative approach to regional rail transport and freight movement.
Japan Courting Disaster
Japan pursues a single fused diplomatic and military aim, acting as a unit despite protests from diplomats. Since last September it has embarked on an aggression with uncertain sequels. Each act strengthens resistance against Japan and risks the empire’s fate as it challenges the pledged integrity of China.
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Japan
Butt
China
Film on Prince of Wales shown privately at Phoenix theatre
A Stanley Williamson produced film introducing the Prince of Wales personal interests and activities was privately shown at the Phoenix theatre. It includes topicals, shows his work pace, and features his Cornwall farms where he is known as the duke. public screening planned in the West End.
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Prince of Wales
A. Stanley Williamson
Phoenix Theatre
Cornwall
Duke
West End
Peace River Rail Outlet Route Report Declares Obed Most Favored
A railway committee report on the Peace River outlet says the Obed route is economically preferred and that final routing should wait until the project is practically feasible. The report was tabled for later decision.
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Railway Committee
Peace River
England plant to burn 300 tons of rubbish daily
A new automobile plant in England plans to burn 300 tons of rubbish each day to generate electricity for the plant’s hundreds of motors. The project aims to turn waste into power within the factory complex.
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England
Piggly Wiggly Face Mix-Up Stirs Confusion
A lighthearted exchange centers on whether Piggly Wiggly comments reflect a dirty face or mere imagination. The playful dialogue settles with reassurance that the face is clean and questions remain about perception.
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